- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bedford, NH
Mckelvie Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Mckelvie Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 330174000017
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckelvie Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckelvie Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 70% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Mckelvie Intermediate School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 330174000017 · Bedford, NH Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 12.1:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford High School (1,360 students)
Mckelvie Intermediate School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Mckelvie Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford High S
Bedford High School
1,360 students
- Ross a. Lurgio
Ross a. Lurgio Middle School
646 students
- This school
Mckelvie Intermediate School
619 students
- Riddle Brook S 478
Riddle Brook School
478 students
- Memorial Schoo 439
Memorial School
439 students
- Peter Woodbury 428
Peter Woodbury School
428 students
What this shows Mckelvie Intermediate School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckelvie Intermediate School compares
Mckelvie Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 76% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Mckelvie Intermediate School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford School District reports $18,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckelvie Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckelvie Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Bedford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckelvie Intermediate School
How many students attend Mckelvie Intermediate School?
Mckelvie Intermediate School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bedford, NH. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckelvie Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckelvie Intermediate School is 12.1:1, which is 7% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckelvie Intermediate School?
5.2% of students at Mckelvie Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckelvie Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Mckelvie Intermediate School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckelvie Intermediate School?
Mckelvie Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mckelvie Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckelvie Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Bedford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford School District?
Besides Mckelvie Intermediate School, Bedford School District also operates Bedford High School (1,360 students), Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), and Riddle Brook School (478 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.